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Davis Attention Mastery Program

The Davis® Attention Mastery Program provides a drug free solution to ADD/ADHD. The program provides effective tools to help people aged eight and older, with ADD or more general attention, behavioral, or organizational difficulties. Individuals get to the root cause of their difficulties and resolve them.

Adults and children learn:

How to recognize and clear up distorted perceptions.

Tools to help them focus, relax, and control and monitor their energy levels.

How to master and internalize concepts that will help them with social interactions and attention issues. These concepts include:self, change, consequence, before, after, cause, effect, time, sequence, and order vs. disorder.

How to apply these concepts in real life situations.

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

SYMBOL MASTERY OF WORDS

Here are some examples of symbol mastery or words. CLICK ON EACH and see them in more detail.

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

LITERACY MADE EASY

The 30 hour one-to-one literacy programme gives adults and children over the age of eight effective tools to conquer the problem once and for all. You then use the tools at home for about 50 hours, and eliminate the problem for good. If a problem is recognised and addressed earlier, we can use our early intervention programmes to prevent the problem from ever becoming an issue.

We talk about correcting learning difficulties, as there is in our view nothing to cure. By using our simple set of effective tools, you can overcome your learning difficulties once and for all.

CONTENTS OF THE PROGRAM

Alignment or Orientation:This is the simple foundation on which the whole system builds. By using this simple focusing technique the dyslexic can begin to identify and eliminate triggers – the things that create confusion, which in turn generate the symptoms of learning difficulties.This is very different from concentration, because while concentration takes a lot of effort, Orientation is practically effortless.

Release:This is a simple tool for releasing tension in the body. This can be very helpful when concentration headache sets in, and should generally be an integrated part of focusing.

Energy dial:This is an especially important tool for people who have symptoms of ADD and ADHD. This allows them to control their energy levels and thereby have greater awareness of the appropriate energy level for various tasks.

Symbol mastery of the alphabet:This allows the dyslexic to go back to the roots of reading – the letters of the alphabet – and make sure there are no gaps in their understanding at this basic level. The dyslexic uses plasticine to make all the letters of the alphabet as three dimensional objects, and then we look for any signs of confusion. If confusion is found, it’s cause is identified and then eliminated by establishing certainty.

Symbol mastery of punctuation marks: We use plasticine to clear up any confusion about the meaning of punctuation when reading. We may also cover usage of punctuation when writing.

Reading exercises:We use a three-step system for establishing accuracy in reading and comprehension.

Spell reading is designed for establishing certainty in letter recognition.

Sweep-sweep spell is designed for establishing certainty in word recognition.

Picture at punctuation is designed to establish fluency and accuracy in comprehension.

Symbol mastery of trigger words:We use plasticine to clear up any confusion about the meaning of what we call "trigger words". Trigger words cause reading difficulties as they don’t translate easily into picture thinking. Even though there are only 217 of these words in the English language, they still make up about half of all we read. Once you have truly mastered their meaning, they no longer cause dyslexia symptoms. During the correction programme, we normally only master a few of the trigger words. We aim to make the client confident enough to take on the task of mastering the rest of them without the need for a facilitator. We train a family member or a tutor to be a support person or assistant in this task.

Co-ordination exercises: We use soft balls called Koosh-balls to improve co-ordination and balance.This generally results in significantly improved hand-eye coordination which can bee experienced by playing darts (soft-tip).

Handwriting exercises:We use simple step-by-step exercises to address handwritingMaths and AD/HD:Handwriting, spelling, and co-ordination are addressed as needed within the 30 hours along with reading, but maths and AD/HD correction generally require 15-20 further hours

FOLLOW-UP AT HOME

Included in the five day programme is the training of a support person of your choice, a three hour review session a couple of months after the initial programme, up to six hours of phone support, and all materials needed for you to follow up the correction at home.

Over the months following the programme, you use the clay at home to master the 219 trigger-words, and when this is completed, the dyslexia is fully corrected. For maths you will need to master the symbols and words used in mathematics.

Cost and commitment:Cost: Only your time - and your chosen support person’s. Duration: Approximately 50 hours, normally spread over several months.

Mastery versus learning

I hear and I forget.I see and I remember.I do and I understand. Confucius

Mastery goes beyond learning. What we traditionally call learning often happens without truly understanding what you have learnt. When a picture thinker learns this way the learning normally doesn’t stick well in their memory. Mastery on the other hand, is for example what you do when you learn to ride a bicycle. When you have mastered the skill of bicycle riding, it will stay with you for the rest of your life. As literacy is a skill we need to aquire for life, this is obviously an important difference. We clearly need to master the letters of the Alphabet as well as the spelling of the most common words in the language.

Trigger-wordsAbout 75% of all we read - whatever we are reading - is made up of what we call trigger-words. These are the most common words in the language and we call them trigger-words because they tend to break the focus of a dyslexic person. The reason is that the dyslexic uses the meaning of the word in their thinking process - and the meaning of the trigger-words does not translate easily into a picture. Mastery of the trigger-words consists essentially of discovering their exact meaning and translating that into an image. We use plasticine for making the image clear and specific and then anchor it into our long-term memory using our unique focusing tool.

Training of your support personBy the end of the 30 hour programme, the client has normally already experienced a significant change in self-esteem and the areas that he/whe decided to focus on, whether it is reading or spelling.

A support person has received a three hour training in supporting with using the Davis-tools. This now needs to be put to use by doing specific follow-up work which normally takes about 50 hours. If the client decides to commit 1 hour weekly to this work it should be finished within a year.

The follow-up work is imperative to the success of the programme, as the learning difficulty has not been permanently conquered until this work is done. If this work is not done there is a risk of the benefits experienced within the 30 hour one-to-one work may start fading away within a year or two.

When a client is in education, we encourage as much involvement from school as possible- even though the success of the programme does not rely on this.

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

The Davis Reading Program for Young Learners

This program is suitable for children from 5 – 8 years. It is an effective way to provide the young learner with the necessary conceptual skills needed to develop reading fluency and comprehension. The aim is learning enhancement and provides life long learning skills to younger children. The program is fun, plenty of breaks are taken and it is paced for the individual.

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

An initial interview is used to establish whether the Davis Reading Program for Young Learners is appropriate for the child. The individual's needs and goals will be addressed at this time.

THE PROGRAM

The 30 hour learning enhancement program runs over 2 weeks. To accommodate the young age of the client the daily sessions are from 2-3 hours, one-on-one with a certified Davis Facilitator, and will include the following:

Davis Focus Strategies:

These strategies provide the child with a self directed ability to be physically and mentally focused on the learning task at hand.

Symbol Mastery:

Once this focus is ensured, the child is guided to make models of the basic symbols of reading and writing (i.e. alphabet and punctuation marks) Clay is used as a fun alternative to pencil and paper activities. This three-dimensional medium is regarded as an essential part of understanding and learning.

Word Mastery:

The child learns to master the basic words in the language and to understand that all words are composed of 3 parts: what it means, what it sounds like and what it looks like.

Dictionary Mastery:

This allows the child to fully understand and master the use of the dictionary.

Reading Strategies:

These will help the child with reading skills such as tracking, left to right, accurate word recognition, and comprehension. After using these exercises, the child will naturally look to each letter in the word and eliminate the need for guessing. Recognition and understanding of all the symbols on the printed page allow the student to have a complete understanding, comprehension, and certainty of what is being read.

Auditory Orientation:

This procedure ensures that the child has accurate auditory perception, which will help them with their listening skills.

Release and Dial:

These two tools will help the student to control their energy levels and emotions to suit the task at hand.

Balance and Co-ordination:

Parent Support Training:

Training for a parent in symbol mastery and the reading exercises for the required support at home. Support person required to be present for about 50% of program.

POST PROGRAM FOLLOW UP

Continued post program support is an essential part of its success. This includes:

3 review sessions

Continued email and phone support

Materials required for post program follow up

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

The Davis Math Mastery Program

The Davis Math Mastery Program is suitable for students and adults ages 8-80 who have challenges in math and wish to eliminate the reason for the blocks in their learning.

The components of the Math Program described below may vary depending on whether the Davis Dyslexia Correction® Program has been completed or not. This can be determined in the initial interview/assessment.

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

An initial interview is used to establish the goals and needs of the individual, as well as specific math challenges. There is a short perceptual ability assessment at this time. After this interview, a program designed to meet the needs and goals of the individual is developed which may include ADD/ADHD issues, in addition to math.

THE PROGRAM

The week long, program runs from Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, one on one with a certified Davis Facilitator, and will include the following:

Davis Orientation Counseling:

This Davis method provides the individual with a mental 'on/off' switch to enable them to perceive accurately, and to focus on the task.

Symbol Mastery:

Once accurate perception and attention is ensured, the individual is guided to make models of words and their meaning in clay. Common words such as 'a', 'and' and 'the' used in math word problems can have complex meanings and cause confusion. Clay is used as a three-dimensional medium to fully experience the creative process.

Concept Mastery:

Making clay models continues with creating meanings of important concepts in math, such as before, after, change, sequence, order etc.

Math Exercises:

This is a 12 step Math Program starting with the basic (but important) concept of order and counting all the way up to solving equations, depending on the individual grade level. Details of this 12 step Math Exercise is available in Ron Davis' book "The Gift of Learning"

MULTIPLICATION GRID

Auditory Orientation:

(if appropriate) This procedure ensures that the individual has accurate auditory perception, which will help them with their listening skills.

Release and Dial:

(if appropriate) These two tools will help the individual to control their energy levels and emotions to suit the task at hand.

Balance and Co-ordination:

Support Training:

In the afternoon of the last day of the Program, training will be provided for a family member or tutor for the required support at home. Whoever will be supporting the student at home will be asked to attend this session.

POST PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP

Continued post program support is an essential part of its success. This includes:

3 review sessions

EXTRA, Dyslexia Vancouver also includes 10 followup tutoring sessions with this program

Continued email and phone support

Materials required for post program follow up

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

Davis Dyslexia Correction®

This Program is suitable for children and adults who are experiencing learning challenges such as reading, writing and comprehension:

Interview/assessment

1 week long (30 hours) one-on-one with the facilitator

Training for a family member or tutor for support at home

EXTRA, Dyslexia Africa also includes 10 follow-up tutoring sessions with this program

3 review sessions

Continued email and phone consultation with the facilitator

Materials required for post program follow up

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

An initial interview is used to establish whether the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program is appropriate for the individual, including a perceptual ability assessment. After this interview, a program designed to meet the needs and goals of the individual is developed which may include spelling, handwriting ADD/ADHD issues in addition to reading.

THE PROGRAM

The week long, program runs from Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, one on one with a certified Davis Facilitator, and will include the following:

Davis Orientation Counseling:

The Davis methods provide the individual with a mental 'on/off' switch to enable them to perceive accurately.

Symbol Mastery:

Once accurate perception is ensured, the dyslexic is guided to make models of the basic symbols of reading and writing (i.e. alphabet in upper and lower case and punctuation marks) and resolve existing confusion. Clay is used as a three-dimensional medium, to fully experience the creative process, which is regarded as an essential part of understanding and learning.

Word Mastery:

The individual creates both the word and its meaning in clay, which resolves the confusion and enables the dyslexic to think with the meaning of the word.

Reading Exercises:

The three-stage reading exercises ensure accurate word recognition and lead to fluency, comprehension, and retention of information:

Spell Reading trains the eye to move from left to right and recognize groups of letters as words. This is also very helpful in improving spelling.

Sweep-Sweep-Spell continues to train the eye from left to right and provides the opportunity for word recognition.

Balance and Co-ordination:

Support Training:

On the Friday afternoon, training is provided for a family member/helper to support the follow-up at home.

POST PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP

Continued post program support is an essential part of its success. This includes:

3 review sessions with the Facilitator

EXTRA, Dyslexia-Africa also includes 10 follow-up tutoring sessions with this program

Continued email and phone support

Materials required for post program follow up

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

PROGRAMS

The Davis theories and procedures were developed through trial and error by Ron Davis, himself a dyslexic, not to explain the nature of the problem, but to discover how it could be corrected.

THE SOLUTION

The Davis methods show the individual how to use the gift to resolve existing confusion and fill in the blanks. They are provided with a mental 'on/off' switch to enable them to perceive accurately, making it easier to focus attention on written material.

Clay is used as a 3D medium to make models of the basic symbols of reading and writing. For the dyslexic, the creative process is essential to understanding and learning.

This hands on approach is suited to both children and adults who experience difficulties in areas such as:

reading

handwriting

comprehension

self awareness

balance & co-ordinatio

sequencing

spelling

mathematics

attention issues

adhd & add

time management

stress management

THE GAINS

The individual acquires tools, skills, and firm foundations, giving them control of their learning environment.

Their sense of self esteem is restored, knowing that they can overcome their challenges, allowing them to progress in the mainstream worlds of education and employment.

37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

Most dyslexics will exhibit about 10 of the following traits and behaviors. These characteristics can vary from day-to-day or minute-to-minute. The most consistent thing about dyslexics is their inconsistency.

General

Appears bright, highly intelligent, and articulate but unable to read, write, or spell at grade level.

The Davis Dyslexia Correction® program helps people with these characteristics every day. The disabling aspects of Dyslexia are correctable and can be overcome.

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

RESOURCES

Here are some resouces that you may find useful. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read...and How They Can Learn

by Ronald Dell Davis, with Eldon Braun

The revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic work. This book outlines the groundbreaking Davis Dyslexia program and our revolutionary approach to helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other learning difficulties. This new edition is expanded with more comprehensive coverage of the unique Davis tools for focusing attention and overcoming perceptual distortions, and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts.

From the authors of The Gift of Dyslexia, this book provides detailed instruction in the methods developed for addressing math, attention focus, and handwriting problems. Includes a special section on motivation. Parents and teachers who have been working with students using the Davis reading techniques will find additional exercises they can use to improve other basic learning skills.

Attention Mastery: ADD & ADHD

Davis Methods can produce dramatic improvements in attention span, behavior, and study skills without the use of drugs. Ron Davis discusses how disorientation affects both the “hyperactive” and “daydreamer” varieties of ADD. The Energy Dial exercise is presented as a way students can adjust their energy levels to different situations. Mastery of key concepts will give students insight into their own behavior as well as the motivation and understanding needed to gain control over their lives.

Math Mastery: Numbers vs. Numerals

Understanding the difference between numbers and numerals explains the link between reading dyslexia and math problems (dyscalculia). A student can easily see that there are four of something (a number), but doesn't automatically make the connection with the symbol 4 (a single numeral). The Gift of Learning presents twenty exercises that allow a student to learn math in real world terms.

Legible Handwriting: Dysgraphia

There are several possible causes for illegible handwriting; most can be corrected once the student is able to achieve orientation through one of the methods presented in the book. The book describes a variety of kineshetic exercises which will enable the student to learn to write consistently and clearly.

Motivation & Responsibility

The key to success with Davis Methods is motivation. This book contains a special section explaining how to guide the student to discover their inner needs and create their own goals that will provide the stimulus for success.

An in-depth look at a revolutionary approach to empower individuals with autism, and provide the understanding and tools needed to achieve their full potential. The Davis Autism Approach is uniquely geared to the autistic perspective, and enables each person to make sense of their world and the motivations and behaviors of others around them.

This book explores the history of development of the Davis method, explores its connections to emerging scientific research, and takes the reader on a guided journey through the three phases of the program: Individuation, Identity Development, and Social Integration.

Learn the Key Signs of Dyslexia and Find the Best Treatment Options for Your Child

2nd Edition - Revised and Updated

by Abigail Marshall

This book, written by the Dyslexia, the Gift webmaster, is a “must read” for every parent who knows or suspects their child has dyslexia. Provides positive advice and welcome relief from the maze of conflicting information parents encounter about their child's learning needs. Includes information about testing for dyslexia, school choices, treatment methods, the IEP process, and practical suggestions for help with homework from elementary through high school years.

The latest edition includes a new chapter on brain research and dyslexia, more information on the genetic basis of dyslexia and history of dyslexia treatment, and updated information on educational research into teaching methods and dyslexia treatment programs.

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.

CONTACTS

DYSLEXIA AFRICA

P.O. BOX 66277 - 00800 Westlands Nairobi Kenya.

TEL: +254 721 492 217 / +254 733 513 821

E-mail:info@ dyslexia-africa.com

THE RON DAVIS PROGRAM TRADEMARK NOTIFICATION

Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis™ Dyslexia Correction, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Attention Mastery, Davis™ Math Mastery and Davis™ Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.